Humbly speaking, one of my smoothest kitchen moves is the repurposing of leftovers and this Easy Fried Rice might just be the smoothest of them all. It’s so easy, so tasty, and so gratifying, 1. because it’s hearty, filling, and comes together in about 20 minutes, 2. because leftover rice doesn’t needlessly get tossed in the trash. I call that a winning combination for a simple meal fit for any day of the week.
The beauty of this dish is how customizable it is. Essentially any vegetables would work great, be it peas, corn, peppers, bean sprouts. The possibilities are pretty limitless. It all comes together so quickly in one pan and can be seasoned to your preference. Add chopped chilis, sriracha, or chili oil for a spicy kick. Try a drizzle of Bachan’s Japanese Barbecue Sauce for a slightly sweet, tangy flair. Any direction you go, don’t skip out on the green onions as the finishing touch. The eggs add a hearty boost of protein and substance to the already satisfying dish, but feel free to use any other meat like bacon or chicken.
Eat it with more hot sauce or chili oil or even kimchi for the best easy anytime meal repurposed from another meal. You’ll even want to make extra rice every time just to have enough leftover to fry this up the next day. It’s so good, it’s not even an afterthought; it’s a hit meal to have on repeat.
